Q1
MCQ
1 mark
Joseph has decided to move to Beijing, _________ he can find more opportunities for work.
P6 English SA1 2016 — Pei Hwa
Source: Pei Hwa, 2016
This P6 English SA1 paper from Pei Hwa (2016) covers editing and spelling, comprehension, cloze passage, grammar, vocabulary and sentence synthesis and transformation across 80 questions worth 95 marks. Practise English the way it's tested at P6 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
My parents and _________ will be going for a movie tonight.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
One of the girls _________ taking part in the swimming competition this Friday.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
He has never visited his cousin in Australia, _________?
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
You _________ not smoke here or you will be fined $1000.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
"Hand _________ your Math homework tomorrow," reminded Miss Chung.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
Recent studies _________ shown that playing too much computer games is damaging to the eyes.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
I have never tasted anything _________ than this!
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
He could run very fast _________ being terribly overweight.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
Mrs Wong was thrilled when she heard the doorbell _________. Her cousins from Hong Kong must have arrived!
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
Smoking is _________ to your health. Please quit smoking.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
The police were not thorough in their investigation of the bomb attack. They had _________ some important facts.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
Her outstanding achievement today is possible only because of her hard work and _________ determination to succeed.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
Jane is _________ preparing for the interclass debate. That's why she's not focused in her studies.
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
It would have been _________ if my school's soccer team had won by more goals against the other team.
Q16
MCQ
1 mark
For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined words. She truly possessed the (16)proverbial green fingers.
Q17
MCQ
1 mark
I'd breathe in the perfume of her (17)myraids of roses in full bloom.
Q18
MCQ
1 mark
There, I've fulfilled my (18)obligation to you. I've given you a flower or two, and that's all you are getting!
Q19
MCQ
1 mark
But these trespassers would (19)cower before Sue.
Q20
MCQ
1 mark
Not a single weed would dare sink its roots in Sue's (20)immaculately manicured lawn.
Q21
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
The activities advertised in this flyer is held mainly _________.
Q22
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
The Sentosa Fun Passes allow visitors to _________.
Q23
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visitors stand to win Sentosa merchandise if they _________.
Q24
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
The attractions on Sentosa do not include _________.
Q25
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Ming Yan's cousins from Australia will be visiting Singapore from 10 to 13 June. Ming Yan can take her cousins to _________.
Q26
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Which of the following statements is true?
Q27
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
The Sentosa boardwalk was constructed _________.
Q28
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
The main purpose of this flyer is to _________.
Q29
Open-ended
1 mark
There are 10 blanks, numbered 29 to 38, in the passage below. From the list of words given (A across, B along, C those, D in, E has, F but, G when, H about, J down, K at, L till, M is, N was, P had, Q the), choose the most suitable word for each blank. He told his companion ____ his travels to wonderful lands.
Q30
Open-ended
1 mark
His friend found the stories so interesting that he wrote them ____.
Q31
Open-ended
1 mark
The storyteller ____ Marco Polo.
Q32
Open-ended
1 mark
The book, A Description of the World, told the people of Europe about the customs and way of life ____ China and other Eastern Lands.
Q33
Open-ended
1 mark
His father Niccolo Polo ____ travelled all over the world to trade his goods.
Q34
Open-ended
1 mark
Niccolo and his brother Maffeo had once even travelled to the East ____ they reached China and met the emperor, Kublai Khan.
Q35
Open-ended
1 mark
In 1271, the Polos decided to return to China and this time, Niccolo brought ____ his son, 17 year-old Marco.
Q36
Open-ended
1 mark
During ____ days, travelling to China from Europe took a very long time.
Q37
Open-ended
1 mark
First, Marco Polo and his father and uncle took a ship ____ the Mediterranean Sea to Palestine in the Middle East.
Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
They wanted to travel from there to China by sea ____ the ships were not safe. They had to think of another mode of travel.
Q39
Open-ended
1 mark
Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. Earthquakes are natural events. Moreover, when they strike, the damage is sometimes the fault of humans. (Correct the underlined word 'Moreover'.)
Q40
Open-ended
1 mark
This kontrolviacial issue is being highlighted in the earthquake that hit Taiwan early this month. (Correct the underlined word 'kontrolviacial'.)
Q41
Open-ended
1 mark
This controversial issue is being highlighted in the earthquake that hit Taiwan early this month. (Correct the underlined word 'early'.)
Q42
Open-ended
1 mark
The quake was felt through the city of Tainan. (Correct the underlined word 'through'.)
Q43
Open-ended
1 mark
Yet, almost all the victeems were in just one apartment complex, the seventeen storey Golden Dragon Tower. (Correct the underlined word 'victeems'.)
Q44
Open-ended
1 mark
People realised that this complex must have been very poor constructed. (Correct the underlined word 'poor'.)
Q45
Open-ended
1 mark
The government acted quickly. It arrest the bosses of the companies that had built the Golden Dragon Tower in 1992. (Correct the underlined word 'arrest'.)
Q46
Open-ended
1 mark
...and deesieved the authorities. (Correct the underlined word 'deesieved'.)
Q47
Open-ended
1 mark
If the companies are proven to have build the complex carelessly, the bosses will be punished. (Correct the underlined word 'build'.)
Q48
Open-ended
1 mark
...the bosses will be punished and their liesences will be revoked. (Correct the underlined word 'liesences'.)
Q49
Open-ended
1 mark
Construction companies have to xcersize responsibility in order to make buildings that are strong and safe. (Correct the underlined word 'xcersize'.)
Q50
Open-ended
1 mark
Otherwise, natural events will become human triagerdees and many lives will be lost. (Correct the underlined word 'triagerdees'.)
Q51
Open-ended
1 mark
Fill in each blank with a suitable word. It supports six major habitats, all packed ____ a small area of about one square kilometre.
Q52
Open-ended
1 mark
Its waters ____ with marine life.
Q53
Open-ended
1 mark
It is part of our natural heritage and legacy, and it is our duty to ____ it for ourselves and for generations to come.
Q54
Open-ended
1 mark
Each of the six habitats flourishing on Chek Jawa is unique, precious and ____ preserving for several important reasons.
Q55
Open-ended
1 mark
A closer look at the habitats and the natural life thriving there will show ____.
Q56
Open-ended
1 mark
Rich marine ____ life abounds in the shallow low-tide lagoon — at least 28 species of seaweeds and 7 species of seagrasses.
Q57
Open-ended
1 mark
This includes rare algae and seagrasses which are not found ____ Singapore or anywhere else in the region.
Q58
Open-ended
1 mark
Moreover an astonishing diversity of marine animals' habitats are there as ____.
Q59
Open-ended
1 mark
Chek Jawa is also a ____ for many species of plant and animal life that have been eliminated from the mainland because of development.
Q60
Open-ended
1 mark
Chek Jawa is also a refuge for many species of plant and animal life that have been eliminated ____ the mainland because of development.
Q61
Open-ended
1 mark
The coastal forest is home to many species of birds and these creatures will ____ their habitat once Chek Jawa is destroyed.
Q62
Open-ended
1 mark
Chek Jawa is a ____ wonder and we should appreciate, value and cherish it.
Q63
Open-ended
1 mark
It has a huge potential ____ education and research.
Q64
Open-ended
1 mark
Generations of children can ____ about the wonders of nature there.
Q65
Open-ended
1 mark
It may also be an ideal ____ for Singaporeans to escape from city living.
Q66
Structured
2 marks
For each of the questions 66 to 70, rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. He does not behave himself. He will get scolded. Unless ____
Q67
Structured
2 marks
Timothy drank the glass of milk that was left on the table. The glass of milk ____
Q68
Structured
2 marks
He wanted to go to the movies. Jack had to finish his homework before he could go. Much as ____
Q69
Structured
2 marks
John was very reluctant to give his books away. It was with great ____
Q70
Structured
2 marks
"James, will you be taking your dinner tonight?" Dad asked. Dad asked ____
Q71
Open-ended
2 marks
What was John Roebling's idea? Give one reason why it was an impossible feat. [2m]
Q72
Open-ended
1 mark
Which sentence in paragraph 2 tells you that John Roebling had hope that his dream could come true? [1m]
Q73
Structured
1 mark
Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m] ____ Washington was undeterred in building the bridge. ____ John shared his idea of building the bridge with Washington. ____ Washington was unable to walk or talk.
Q74
Open-ended
2 marks
The author said that the mode of communication between Washington and his wife 'seemed foolish' in Line 24. Why was it foolish? [2m]
Q75
Structured
2 marks
List down 2 difficulties Emily had to face while helping her husband. [2m]
Q76
Open-ended
2 marks
Use an adjective to describe Washington's wife. Support your answer with evidence from the passage. [2m]
Q77
Structured
3 marks
Based on the passage, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] (a) Washington could not move at all after an accident on the construction site. (b) Washington would speak to his wife about what needed to be done about the bridge. (c) It was challenging for Washington's wife to understand him after his handicap.
Q78
Structured
3 marks
Which 3 factors contributed to the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge? List them down below. [3m]
Q79
Structured
2 marks
Fill in the blanks with words found in the passage that have a similar meaning as the words shown below. [2m] (a) convincing (paragraph two) (b) unshakeable (last paragraph)
Q80
Open-ended
2 marks
"Washington took after his father's attitude." Do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. [2m]